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Clean up efforts for oil spill in Smackover, Arkansas
SUMMARY: I'm live in Smackover, where an oil spill occurred on June 14th and was reported to Environmental Protection agencies on June 15th. The spill affected Smackover Creek and Holes Creek but has been contained before reaching the larger Aah River. Approximately 2,500 barrels of crude oil were spilled, along with around 4,024 barrels of an oil-water mixture, 1,326 barrels of crude oil, and 60 cubic yards of oil-impacted ground already flushed out. Federal, state, and local agencies are collaborating on cleanup efforts, with strong community support and favorable weather aiding in the process. Reporting for AHRIST News, I'm Sammy Petco.
On June 14th, an oil spill occurred in Smackover, Arkansas from a pipeline. It was not found until June 15th, but was reported immediately to the Environmental Protection Agencies. Federal, State and Local agencies all came on June 17th to start their assessment and begin the clean up stages.
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Nine Salmonella cases in Arkansas linked to backyard poultry flocks, CDC says
SUMMARY: CDC officials are investigating a multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, affecting 195 people across 38 states, including nine cases in Arkansas as of May 23. Initiated with 109 cases from 29 states on May 23, Arkansas has since reported four additional cases. No deaths have occurred, but 50 people have been hospitalized, including 17 since the initial report, with 41% under age 5. Missouri has the highest cases at 23, followed by Texas with 21. No cases reported in several states including Alaska, Hawaii, and Delaware. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, and nausea. CDC advises against children under 5 touching backyard poultry. More info is available on the CDC’s website.
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LeBron James plans to return to Los Angeles Lakers: report
SUMMARY: LeBron James plans to opt out of his current contract with the Los Angeles Lakers to negotiate a new deal, despite being due $51.4 million for the 2024-25 season. James, turning 40 in December, aims to re-sign with the Lakers to finish his career there. The Lakers are expected to offer him a three-year, $162 million contract. Speculation suggests he might accept a lower salary to free up cap space for other signings. With the recent hiring of coach JJ Redick, and the Lakers drafting his son, Bronny James Jr., LeBron’s return is widely anticipated.
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Ten Commandments. Multiple variations. Why the Louisiana law raises preferential treatment concerns | KTVE
SUMMARY: A new law mandates that a specific version of the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school and state-funded college classroom in Louisiana. This version ties back to the 1956 film “The Ten Commandments” and is similar to Protestant renditions. Critics argue the law violates religious freedom and the principle of church-state separation, prompting a lawsuit. The law, signed by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, is seen as part of broader GOP efforts to influence public schools with conservative Christian values. Scholars and religious leaders express concern over its theological and historical accuracy, noting its political motivations.
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